Alternative Education's Mission
Empower students to become productive members of the community by providing quality learning opportunities in:
ü Independent life skills
ü Academic skills
ü Positive self concepts
ü Effective relationship with others
Goals:
· Improve student achievement through the pursuit of high standards in attendance, behavior and academics
· Commitment to continuous improvement of the environment in which teaching and learning occurs.
· Strive to strengthen collaboration ties with parents, the community at large and support providers to deliver the services needed to successfully transition students to district schools.
Program Description
The Imperial County Office of Education, Alternative Education program is comprised of Juvenile Court and Community Schools. The Court Schools include Esther Huff School, Betty Young School and the Kelley Center. These schools provide educational services to minors detained or housed in Imperial County’s residential programs by the juvenile court system.
Currently, there are seven community schools located at different sites throughout Imperial County serving students referred by the Imperial County Probation Department, Juvenile Court or by local school districts.
Community Schools
Imperial County Office of Education operates seven (7) Community Schools to serve district expelled, court ordered and SARB students. These schools are administered in close collaboration with the Imperial County Probation Department. School districts work closely with the Community School of their attendance zone to facilitate the referral, tenure, and transition processes for students. Community Schools now serve El Centro, Brawley, Calexico, Winterhaven, along with other neighboring communities. Community School programs are highly structured while offering a variety of enrichment opportunities. Most programs require eight-hour school days, while independent studies offers another alternative for students to receive educational services as a short-term solution.
Court Schools
Esther Huff School is located within the Juvenile Hall facility and is administered by the Imperial County Office of Education in close cooperation with the Probation Department of Imperial County. Those students who are incarcerated under the authority of the Juvenile Court receive education services in the Esther Huff School.
Betty Young School is housed on the premises of the Betty Jo McNeece receiving home. The receiving home is operated by the Imperial County Probation Department in order to protect students from abuse and negligence. Residents of the center are provided with a quality educational program administered by the Imperial County Office of Education. These services are enhanced by a close working relationship with the Probation Department and a strong, highly supportive volunteer group.
Kelley Center School delivers educational programming for students who are committed by the Juvenile Court to a long-term program at Volunteers of America for purposes of drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Contact Information:
Monalisa G. Vitela, Senior Director
Alternative Education
253 E. Ross Avenue
El Centro, CA 92243
Phone: (760) 312-5525